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Monash IVF Review Finds Human Error as Company Keeps Report Secret

Regulators are conducting a separate national review of IVF accreditation.

Overview

  • Monash IVF said in an ASX announcement that barrister Fiona McLeod has completed her independent review into embryo mix-ups at its Brisbane and Clayton clinics.
  • The review found the Brisbane incident was caused by human error, while the Clayton case involved multiple errors and IT system limitations in a partner-embryo transfer scenario.
  • The company described the two cases as unrelated, different in nature, years apart, and arising from non-standard treatments.
  • Acting chief executive Malik Jainudeen said many recommendations have been implemented and the remainder will be adopted, and he issued an apology to affected patients.
  • Monash IVF will not publish the full review to protect patient privacy, and a government-ordered rapid review of IVF sector accreditation launched in June continues.